Dallas Skyline

[Kevin C. Haggard]

I would like to get a chance to shoot the Dallas Skyline, but I have heard many stories about the place to take the best photos from is not in the best part of town. I was wondering, would anybody be up to meeting Sunday Evening to go and shoot the Skyline. Also, I have no idea where this parking garage is, so if you know where it is, could you pass along the info. Thanks a million!

Kevin Haggard

[chach]

I believe the parking lot in reference might be off Hall Street, just south of the Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital. There are two seperate garages. Both giving good views to the skyline.

[MingsPhoto]

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is the place where we shoot last time.

Here is the link to the offical web-site map:
http://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/body.cfm?id=304

-Ming

[DEMDeepEllumMusic]

I was thinking that maybe some people might want to meet at Pioneer Plaza just north of the Convention Center this Sunday to shoot in and around City Hall, the Trail Drive Sculpture and the old graveyard right there. Then the group could drive over to Methodist for skyline shots closer to sunset-about a 10 minute drive to that parking garage.
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ne...getmap=Get+Map
You can see that Colorado is just a hop skip and jump from the Plaza.

BTW parking meters are free on Sundays around the Plaza Area. I was there last Sunday and it was a bit crowded but still able to get a few good shots.

The parking garage I believe is around $1 or 2 in quarters on Sundays at the hospital.

[chach]

Two weeks ago I went up one of the Baylor garages and when I left there was no attendent and the arm was up. But that may have been becuase of the holidays. Probably a good idea to bring a few dollars.

[Narley Dude]

As soon as I get my Canon GR-20 grip for the remote switch I'd like to try the Methodist location.

[babybluetx23]

I took my photos at methodist Hospital and Parked in the Paking garage located on Colorado Blvd and Beckly Ave. it belongs to the hospital and it is only a buck to park - unlimited time. I would love to meet up with ya but I have to work. I am going on Tuesday night to do a reshoot with a co worker. if you want to join us then you are MORE then welcome

[PeteQ]

Hmmm, I would like to do Sunday but I need to check on a couple of things schedule-wise. When you guys nail down a time/place to meet then I can give a yes or no.

[J. Scott Martin]

Something to think about:

I suggest call and confirm with the hospital staff before you shoot. I shot the July 4th Dallas Fireworks from Methodist, and while it is a public hospital, it was unclear if their policy allows this. The administrators at the desk said this was not allowed, yet a security guard allowed me to shoot. Owing to my naivete, I probably didn't properly seek the permission as I should've. We should be respectful of Methodists perspective, otherwise you can imagine a specific and clear rule: No photographing from the parking garage. I am sure a simple call can go a long way to ensure we retain good public relations.

A backup location in South Dallas can be found at the base of the Trinity River, near the Oak Farms Dairy and Oak Cliff Founders Park (Old Zang Road).

Good Luck.

Scott

[Kevin C. Haggard]

Originally Posted by babybluetx23

I took my photos at methodist Hospital and Parked in the Paking garage located on Colorado Blvd and Beckly Ave. it belongs to the hospital and it is only a buck to park - unlimited time. I would love to meet up with ya but I have to work. I am going on Tuesday night to do a reshoot with a co worker. if you want to join us then you are MORE then welcome

Tuesday will be fine also. I am off on Tuesdays, so I could meet you somewhere. Just let me know. My personal e-mail is haggardk1@yahoo.com

[babybluetx23]

5pm Tuesday night at Methodist Parking Garage off Colorado and Beckly Ave. Here is the Yahoo Map Link: http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed...=10&qty=9&ds=n

[nwilkins]

Cynthia,

Count me in for Tuesday at 5:00p!

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

Nancy
Canon 1dmkIIn

[babybluetx23]

Cool! The more the merrier!

[babybluetx23]

for those of you coming out to shoot the skyline tonight, Ill be there but I am running a little late. Just wanted to let everyone know.